Canton, NY vs Scottsville, NY

Canton is moderately more affordable than Scottsville, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Canton scores 75 compared to 81 for Scottsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scottsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Canton is $775/month compared to $1,087/month in Scottsville — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Canton has cheaper rent, Scottsville actually has lower median home values ($163,600 vs $182,900).

Median household income in Canton is $62,438 compared to $74,813 in Scottsville (-16.5%). While Scottsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Canton spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Scottsville.

Climate-wise, Scottsville is notably warmer with an average of 49.5°F compared to 44.6°F in Canton. Canton receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 35.1" in Scottsville.